Town comparison
Ackworth Moor Top vs Adwick le Street
Which is better to live in? 7.7 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Property in Ackworth Moor Top is about 13% cheaper on average. Ackworth Moor Top has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Ackworth Moor Top edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Ackworth Moor Top
£195,568
Adwick le Street
£225,351
Crime Rate
Ackworth Moor Top
108.0
Adwick le Street
116.6
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Ackworth Moor Top
100.0%
Adwick le Street
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Ackworth Moor Top
430.3
Adwick le Street
356.2
EPC Rating
Ackworth Moor Top
70.4
Adwick le Street
70.4
Median Income
Ackworth Moor Top
£29,087
Adwick le Street
£29,931
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberBuyers will find Ackworth Moor Top more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £195,568 versus £225,351 in Adwick Le Street. The most affordable entry point in Ackworth Moor Top is a flat at £58,950, while in Adwick Le Street it is a terraced at £153,333.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 20% pricier in Ackworth Moor Top (£200,522 vs £167,517).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Ackworth Moor Top prices grew faster — 49% vs -65%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberCrime is lower in Ackworth Moor Top (108 per 1,000) compared to Adwick Le Street (116.6 per 1,000), a 8% difference. The most common crime category in Ackworth Moor Top is violent-crime, while in Adwick Le Street it is violent-crime.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in Yorkshire and the HumberSchool quality favours Ackworth Moor Top: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 100% in Adwick Le Street.
Ackworth Moor Top School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Adwick le Street School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 7 schools (6 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Ackworth Moor Top | Adwick le Street |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 7 |
| Primary | 2 | 6 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Ackworth Moor Top enjoy 430.3 Mbps on average, while Adwick Le Street lags behind at 356.2 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97% of premises in Ackworth Moor Top and 97.1% in Adwick Le Street. Gigabit availability stands at 83.7% in Ackworth Moor Top and 66.1% in Adwick Le Street.
Ackworth Moor Top is the faster of the two by 21% on average download speed (430 vs 356 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Ackworth Moor Top is band C (score 70.4), ahead of Adwick Le Street's band C (score 70.4). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,126 in Ackworth Moor Top and £1,390 in Adwick Le Street. 62.8% of homes in Ackworth Moor Top have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 59.7% in Adwick Le Street.
Ackworth Moor Top has more energy-efficient housing — 62.8% reach band C or above, vs 59.7% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Ackworth Moor Top has a population of 6,275 while Adwick Le Street has 18,326. Median household income is £29,931.4 in Adwick Le Street and £29,087 in Ackworth Moor Top. The median age is 42.9 in Ackworth Moor Top and 47.5 in Adwick Le Street. Employment rates stand at 57.3% in Ackworth Moor Top and 56.6% in Adwick Le Street.
| Indicator | Ackworth Moor Top | Adwick le Street |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,275 | 18,326 |
| Median Age | 42.9 | 47.5 |
| Median Household Income | £29,087 | £29,931.4 |
| Employment Rate | 57.3% | 56.6% |
| Owner Occupied | 62.6% | 67.7% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 24.3% | 32.8% |
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